Couldn't put my finger on what is wrong with English cricket. They aren’t strapped for money. They have a descent domestic setup. Have enough good players, at least from what I have seen. Have one of the best supporters in the world, easily better than Australia. Why not, they have the 'Barmy Army'.
Best all rounder in the world, arguably the most easily recognizable grounds in the world, not to mention KP, (Kevin Pietersen). Best umpires in the world, until recently. They gave us the 20/20, which could ultimately save cricket in many counties and could turnout to be the linchpin around which cricket will thrive in many more.
Is it the lack of motivation, stupendous rise in the popularity of football and rugby, or could it be, dare I say it, their preoccupation with the Ashes. There, I said it.
Have they been so preoccupied with winning the Ashes and beating the Aussies that they don't care of World Cups and other test campaigns and tournaments?
Are they so financially secure domestically that they don't push themselves hard enough to be the best that they can be, and beat the best, consistently, so they can get into the national team like the players have to in the subcontinent to be financially secure.
Or, is there just too much pressure on the players to perform and deliver over and over again in International cricket that they just crumble under the huge pressure and chose to be content with playing domestic cricket?
If someone has any answer to this, please be kind enough to lift the Enigma that is the England Cricket team.
Although I want the English team to trounce the Aussies, looking at the recent performance of the team, my mind says otherwise. But you can be rest assured, I'll be watching, as always.
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